Specs
Network
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2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
CDMA 800 / 1900 |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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3G Network
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HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
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Speed
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HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps |
LAUNCH
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Announced
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July, 2026 |
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Status
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Discontinued |
BODY
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Dimensions
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148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in) |
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Weight
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145 g (5.11 oz) |
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Build
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Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
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SIMs
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. |
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display
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Display Type
Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) |
IPS LCD |
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Size
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5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
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Resolution
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720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
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Protection
Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. |
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
PLATFORM
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Operating System
OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. |
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop) |
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Chipset
Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. |
Intel Atom Z2580 |
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CPU
CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. |
Dual-core 2.0 GHz |
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GPU
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. |
PowerVR SGX544MP2 |
MEMORY
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Card Slot
Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. |
microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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Internal
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8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA
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Cameras Specs
Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
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Video
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1080p@30fps |
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Camera Features
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LED flash |
SELFIE CAMERA
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Cameras Specs
Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
2MP, f/2.4 |
SOUND
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Loudspeaker
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Yes |
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3.5mm jack
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Yes |
COMMS
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WLAN
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Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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Positioning
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GPS, GLONASS |
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. |
4.0, A2DP, EDR |
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Infrared
Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. |
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USB
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microUSB 2.0, OTG |
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NFC
NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
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Radio
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Features
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Sensors
Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
BATTERY
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Battery Type
Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. |
Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
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Capacity
Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. |
2110 mAh |
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Placement
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non-removable |
MISC
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Colors
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Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
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Model
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T00J, T00J-D |
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SAR
SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. |
1.18 W/kg (head) |
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SAR EU
Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. |
0.53 W/kg (head) |
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Price
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About 130 EUR |
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- Display: A 5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels offers good viewing angles and decent clarity.
- Processor: Powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 processor, it can handle everyday tasks and light gaming without a hitch.
- Camera: It boasts a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for capturing memories and video calls.
- Storage: The phone comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expandable via a microSD card slot.
- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat provides a familiar and user-friendly experience.
- Battery: The 2100mAh battery offers decent battery life for moderate use.
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- As a 2014 model, the phone may not receive software updates anymore.
- The battery life may not be as good as newer phones.
- The camera quality may not be up to par with today’s standards.
If you are looking for a budget-friendly option for basic smartphone use, the Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) is worth considering. However, if you are looking for the latest features and the best performance, you may want to look at newer models.
